She was relieved to find the conversation staying brisk and on-topic; it was easier than swallowing her pride against more backhanded commentary.

"Cold compresses, for the fever," she explained. Cold compresses were much easier to keep up with magic, which the family had been able to use even if she couldn't. She remembered having to instruct Muggles to replace the cloths with freshly wet ones from the nearest creek every hour. "Bed rest, clean water to drink and a little fortified wine. And I've advised them to keep the children out of the room, in case it's catching."